{"product_id":"studies-sketches-of-a-bird-painter-by-errol-fuller-and-raymond-ching-1981","title":"Studies \u0026 Sketches of a Bird Painter by Errol Fuller and Raymond Ching (1981)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eFirst edition, 1981 | Lansdowne Editions, Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eA beautifully produced first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eStudies \u0026amp; Sketches of a Bird Painter\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eRaymond Ching\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the foremost bird artists of the twentieth century. Published by \u003cspan data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eLansdowne Editions\u003c\/span\u003e in 1981, this large-format volume brings together finished paintings, preparatory drawings, and observational sketches, offering rare insight into Ching’s artistic process and deep engagement with avian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eThe book is richly illustrated throughout, combining full-colour plates with finely observed pencil studies that capture movement, posture, and character with remarkable sensitivity. Ching’s work is celebrated for its scientific accuracy balanced with expressive restraint, and this volume is widely regarded as one of the most important visual records of his practice. Additional text by \u003cspan data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eErrol Fuller\u003c\/span\u003e provides context and commentary, enhancing its appeal to both collectors and natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eThis copy is presented in the original blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine, housed in the original illustrated dust jacket. A striking and substantial art book, equally suited to the collector of wildlife art, ornithology, or high-quality Australian and New Zealand publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ink \u0026 Signature Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538270535732,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/3648\/4916\/files\/57_c7336c3f-79c4-40a0-aafb-c1bc668b2b61.jpg?v=1772342705","url":"https:\/\/www.inkandsignaturebooks.com.au\/products\/studies-sketches-of-a-bird-painter-by-errol-fuller-and-raymond-ching-1981","provider":"Ink \u0026 Signature Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}